It sounds like you have significant venous disease. Not that it is dangerous, but it is more than a cosmetic issue. This requires the attention of a doctor who understands the pathophysiology of the venous system. That means either a phlebologist, vascular surgeon or a well versed interventional radiologist.... more
What doctor to go to for Sclerotherapy?
I had an ultrasound and doplar study done that showed blockage in my greater saphenous vein from my groin to mid-calf. An interventional Radiologist will perform ELT on that leg.
I'd also like sclerotherapy on my other leg (and on the ELT leg after the healing is complete.) This will be performed by the same MD, the interventional radiologist, who works exclusively in the vein clinic.
Is this advisable or is it recommended that the sclerotherapy be done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Which would mean going to a different clinic?
2 answers to “What doctor to go to for Sclerotherapy?”
A: What doctor for sclerotherapy
If you have large, tortuous vessels in your other leg, it would be very beneficial to have a practitioner with the ability to perform ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy. I would stick with your interventional radiologist. While some dermatologists and plastic surgeons are very skilled at sclerotherapy... more
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